A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom' will be screened with Keystone comics at the Hongkong Theatre. On Wednesday, the programme will be a comedy with Charlie Chaplin's 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen.' Charlie is now…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

From Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September, screening a special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin: 'The Emigrant' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Easy Street' in 2 parts; 'Behind the Screen' in 2 parts. Saturday 21st September, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Secret…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

A fine Paramount film in five parts entitled 'The Immigrant' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Miss Valeska Surratt will make her debut as a Paramount star. Film plot included. 'My little soldier girl' featuring Ann Pennington will be shown soon. Some excellent comics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

18th, 19th and 20th June, showing the screen star, Valeska Suratt in 5 parts Paramount, 'The Immigrant,' including various comics. Saturday 21st, see the beautiful film in 5 parts, Ann Pennington in 'My Little Soldier Girl.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

This afternoon at the matinee and the 7.15 performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened, and tomorrow, 'One of Millions' and 'The Bull's Eye' will be exhibited, and comedies will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman in 'The Majesty of the Law,' a Paramount feature in five parts. And comedies.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, the popular dramatic star, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Another big attraction, commencing tonight, the popular dramatic star, H. B. Warner with the beautiful and favourite Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Also excellent comedies. Book your seats in advance. Prices as usual.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' a remarkably tense film play in 6 parts. Also comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

The Red Glove,' episodes 17 and 18. Also comedies.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

At 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 2 and 3, and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-30 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' in 6 parts. Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary MacLaren in 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts. And comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-11 - 1921-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Price Mark,' a sensational love story in 6 parts. Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17 - 1921-08-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'Keys of the Righteous.' Also comedies and Gazette.